Celosia trigyna explained

Celosia trigyna is a plant species commonly known as woolflower for its curious flowers.

Description

Celosia trigyna may grow up to 1 m (3 feet) in height and is considered a weed in some regions of the world where it is introduced. It can be grown from seed.

Use

During drought, woolflower has been used as a source of food. The leaves are boiled like cabbage, and is known as torchata.^[1]

It is also eaten as a vegetable in Africa.^[2]

External links

• PROTAbase on Celosia trigyna
• Celosia trigyna
• Use as food in Africa

Notes and References

1. Addis . Getachew . Asfaw . Zemede . Woldu . Zerihun . Ethnobotany of Wild and Semi-wild Edible Plants of Konso Ethnic Community, South Ethiopia . Ethnobotany Research and Applications . 8 August 2013 . 11 . 121–141 . en . 1547-3465.
2. Grubben, G.J.H. & Denton, O.A. (2004) Plant Resources of Tropical Africa 2. Vegetables. PROTA Foundation, Wageningen; Backhuys, Leiden; CTA, Wageningen.